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social science subjects > psychology > social psychology > sexuality > sexual standards
... > social science subjects > psychology > behavior mechanisms > behavior (psychology) > sexual activity > sexuality > sexual standards
... > social science subjects > psychology > behavior mechanisms > human development > physical and biological development > sexual activity > sexuality > sexual standards

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sexual standards  

Definition

  • Sexual standards are attitudes about appropriate sexual behaviors. They are typically measured by asking people to agree or disagree with statements about the acceptability of particular kinds of behaviors, for each gender, at different stages of a relationship. [Source: Encyclopedia of Human Relationships; Sexual Standards]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-KNBGSHRG-V

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